Dirk Harbecke

Chairman bei Rock Tech Lithium

Leukerbad, Valais, Switzerland

About

Entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience as a global manager and investor with activities in Africa, China, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Active in natural resources, fintech and biotech companies.

Experience

  • Chairman Of The Board at Rock Tech Lithium Inc.
    2014 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos

    www.rocktechlithium.com Rock Tech will supply the battery industry with sustainable and locally produced lithium, with the vision to achieve a recycling rate of 100% to ensure resilient and independent supply chains. We are investing upstream, in our 100% owned mining project – Georgia Lake – in Canada, as well as investing downstream in high-tech lithium refineries (“Converters”) in North America and EMEA. Producing battery-grade lithium in the vicinity of our customers guarantees supply-chain transparency and just-in-time delivery. Our refining project in Brandenburg, Germany – Guben Converter – is not only fully permitted, but also a Critical Raw Materials Project of the European Union. Our second refinery will be developed in Ontario, Canada – Red Rock Converter – and is expected to go into production in 2029.

  • Director at Endogena Therapeutics, Inc.
    Sep 2016 - Jun 2021 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    endogena therapeutics (www.endogena.com) is focusing on the discovery and development of first-in-class endogenous regenerative medicines. We have implemented a novel drug discovery concept by selective regulation of endogenous progenitor stem cells. AI/ML technology is used for data analysis and generation of selective active molecules. Our drugs will lead to a therapeutic paradigm change in various applications, such as degenerative diseases.

  • Chairman Of The Board at MyBucks
    Feb 2020 - Jul 2020 · 6 mos

    MyBucks is a leading FinTech company that provides financial products and services through technology, empowering our customers in 10 countries across Africa.

  • CEO at ADC African Development Corporation
    Sep 2007 - Oct 2014 · 7 yrs 2 mos

  • Director at ABC Holdings Limited - BancABC
    2012 - 2014 · 2 yrs